Many women plan “girl’s-weekends” or “girl’s getaways” but not too often do men plan “men’s weekend’s” or “dad’s getaways”. Sure they play golf for hours on end and take all-day-long fishing trips, but how about planning a whole weekend, a getaway just for the guys?
Now, guys weekend wouldn’t be quite the same as girl’s weekend. There would be no spa involved, no hours of relaxing by the pool. But a long day on a chartered fishing boat, or a weekend deep sea fishing would be part of a perfect getaway for most guys.
The men could plan a trip around a big sporting event. Take in all the local sites while staying in the city of a big bowl game or tournament of some type. Think the Masters in Augusta, or the U.S. Open in New York. The Superbowl would be the ultimate sporting event, but it is quite out of reach for most of us.
College buddies could plan a great time hanging out in some of the old dives, and take in a college ball game of some sort.
Golf outings are very popular among most men. I’ve never quite understood it but men can play 36 holes one day and go back out and play again the next day. Find an area that boasts lots of great courses and plan the weekend around that.
Some men are roller-coaster enthusiasts. A weekend planned around a couple theme parks may be a fun time. There are many parks in Florida and Georgia, all within driving distance of one another.
While food may not be as important to the men’s trip as it would be to the women, it is still a consideration. If you are planning a men’s getaway, a hotel that has a restaurant or in the very least continental breakfast is a must. The ladies may make an event out of getting dressed up and enjoying a nice meal in a fine establishment, but the men will probably want to get in and out and on with their day/night’s activities.
Whatever your men-only plans are it should be geared toward fun and male bonding. The men need the down time as much as the women (almost). The ideas are unlimited, just find what interests you and your group and go from there.